Schools in Zip Code 25070

Zip code 25070, serving the Eleanor area of West Virginia, contains just 2 schools—George Washington Middle School (grades 6-8) and George Washington Elementary School (grades PK-5)—with a combined enrollment of 492 students and no local high school, meaning families must look outside the area for grades 9-12.

These two schools tell very different stories within the highly-rated Putnam County Schools district (ranked #2 in West Virginia). The middle school is the clear standout: it ranks #16 out of 161 middle schools statewide (90th percentile, 5 stars) and has improved its ranking for three straight years (#22 → #17 → #16). It outperforms the elementary school in ELA proficiency (57.1% vs. 52.4%) and shows a remarkable 17.2-point advantage over the state in 8th grade science. However, it struggles with a "6th grade slump" in math—only 40.8% proficiency versus 58.7% in 7th grade—suggesting a difficult transition year. The elementary school, by contrast, is trending downward: its ranking has fallen from #66 to #127 over three years, dropping from 4 stars to 3 stars. Its most alarming issue is 4th grade math, where just 42.3% of students are proficient—a staggering 25.3 points below the district average—even though 3rd graders scored above the district (71.4%).

Both schools benefit from being in a top-tier district but lag behind district averages in most subjects. The middle school spends $2,447 more per student ($13,830 vs. $11,383), which may contribute to its stronger outcomes. Science scores also diverge sharply: the middle school improved by 8.3 points year-over-year, while the elementary school plummeted by 15.8 points. For parents, the middle school offers exceptional preparation, but the elementary school's declining trajectory and specific 4th grade math gap warrant close attention and possibly advocacy for targeted interventions.